Society & Culture

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  Nigeria President Tinubu, religious leaders urge youth to give dialogue a chance after days of violent protests

  By Obed Minchakpu and Ken Kagicha Africa 4 months ago

  Nigeria’s President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Sunday, 4 August, 2024, regretted the loss of lives and destruction of property following protests that rocked the West African nation for three days starting on August 1. While acknowledging the protesters demands of accountability and transparency in the governance of the nation, Tinubu said he was alive to the fact that young Nigerians desire a better and more progressive country where “their dreams, hopes, and personal aspirations would be fulfilled.”

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  US gold medal winner Hunter Armstrong says he had 'no other choice' but turn to God

  By The Christian Post US & Canada

  4 months ago

  Hunter Armstrong of the U.S. Olympic swim team, who has won gold and silver medals at the 2024 Summer Olympics, says he makes God "a priority" and had no other choice but to turn to Him during one of the hardest times in his life. 

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  Thousands of people march for Jesus in Colombia, pray for peace in the nation

  By Lizzie Sotola Latin America

  4 months ago

  Thousands of people participated in the March for Jesus in Bogota, Colombia with the slogan 'With Jesus Christ Colombia in peace'. Organized jointly by the Colombian Evangelical Confederation (CEDECOL) and the Catholic Church, the event mobilized Christians to pray to God for the nation.

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  Nigerian Christian leaders call for prayers, restraint as citizens protest against bad governance

  By Obed Minchakpu Africa

  4 months ago

  Young Nigerians made good their intentions to protest against the high cost of living and bad governance as large crowds turned up for the August 1, 2024 nationwide protests organized by human rights organizations and students’ unions in the populous country.